Various places in India were immersed in vibrant colours and festivities as people celebrated harvest festivals across the country. This auspicious time is known by different names in different regions like Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, Uttarayan, among others. From kite flying to traditional rituals, and from decorations to other festivities, here are some glimpses from the celebrations.
14 January,2025 11:03 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Approximately 20 million devotees have participated in the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary Amrit Abhijat stated that the number of devotees taking a dip is expected to surpass 25 million by evening. (PICS/PTI)
14 January,2025 02:08 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
As the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 is being performed on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday and several Akharas reached the Sangam to take the holy bath, and among them were not only devotees but also sadhus, who are an iconic part of the Kumbh Mela over the years
14 January,2025 01:34 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Pongal, one of India’s vibrant harvest festivals, is set to begin on Tuesday, January 14 and continue for four joyous days till Friday, January 17. While it is primarily celebrated in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, some communities and places across the country also observe the festival. One such place is 90 Feet Road in Dharavi, Mumbai. Ahead of the festivities, people were seen shopping for festive essentials in this area on Monday. (Photos Courtesy: Ashish Raje)
13 January,2025 09:08 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Mid-day goes to the source of the extensive network of counterfeit sneaker vendors operating out of Agra, where every house doubles as a factory for mass-producing fakes at throwaway prices. (Story by Shirish Vaktania and Diwakar Sharma)
13 January,2025 05:18 PM IST | Joy Manikumar
Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal, and Lohri—traditional harvest festivals celebrated on January 14—are observed across different regions of India. Despite regional variations, these festivals share common themes of gratitude for the harvest and the sun's transition. (Pics/PTI and AFP)
13 January,2025 03:21 PM IST | Joy Manikumar
Ahead of Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal on January 14, Gujarat is hosting the International Kite Festival, that started on January 11 will end on January 14. Across the four days, 143 international kite flyers from 47 countries and 52 kite flyers from 11 states in India are participating in the festival
13 January,2025 12:31 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Taking place once every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh Mela begins today in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh as many Hindu devotees gather on the first day to pray, as organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity
13 January,2025 09:36 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has brought its acclaimed retrospective from Milan to Paris. The French fashion capital, known for its haute couture, is hosting the exhibit “Du Coeur a la Main: Dolce&Gabanna” (From the Heart to the Hand) at Grand Palais. (Pics: AFP)
12 January,2025 04:08 PM IST | Raaina Jain
The 'International Kite Festival 2025' is being organised at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad from January 11 to January 14. Apart from Ahmedabad, the festival has also been organised at the Statue of Unity (Ekta Nagar), Rajkot and Vadodara on January 12 and Surat, Shivrajpur, and Dhordo on January 13
11 January,2025 05:10 PM IST | Nascimento PintoADVERTISEMENT
